The Spirit News

The SPIRIT stands out as the sole independently owned and African-American-operated news media organization based in the Delco / West/Southwest Philadelphia region, with a focus on General Market reporting. As the only paid weekly news publication, The SPIRIT is committed to delivering news, stories, events, and topics that impact the residents and businesses in the communities we cover. Delaware County includes 49 municipalities, and we provide coverage for most of them. Additionally, we report on all 25 neighborhoods in West/Southwest Philadelphia.

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They’re Outta Here!

2 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, during a special Council meeting on April 1, announced the successful launch of an initiative to remove abandoned vehicles from city streets. Last week, public works crews with assistance from the Chester Police Department, removed more than a dozen abandoned vehicles from a lot owned by the Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA), at 9th St. and Morton Ave. “We put our heads together for weeks, discussing how to address this,” Roots said.
Upper Chi admin offices dedicated to late, pioneering secretary

2 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

The Upper Chichester Township Board of Commissioners recently dedicated the township’s administrative offices at 8500 Furey Road, in honor of the late Dora A. Coleman. Coleman served as township secretary for 38 years with “unwavering dedication and professionalism.” She was also the township’s first African- American secretary. Born and raised in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester, Coleman died […]
Family, friends wished 100-year-old well at weekend birthday bash in Chester

3 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Frances Stallings had the surprise of her life on Saturday (March 29) as family and friends gathered at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Chester to help her celebrate her 100th birthday. “I was shocked,” said Stallings. “This is very exciting, and I am so happy and grateful.” Stallings was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. She moved to Chester […]
Roots, Green clash over commish criticism

3 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Chester Mayor Stefan Roots took to social media to respond to criticism he’s gotten around the potential appointment of a new police commissioner.
Several adults charged with child abuse at popular Chester charter school

3 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

District Attorney (DA) Jack Stollsteimer, on Monday (March 31), announced child abuse charges against 20 individuals employed at Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) – West Campus.
Fingers crossed - The Spirit

4 weeks ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Permanent solution for Crozer Health System possible Hopefully, the beleaguered Crozer Health System (CHS) is on the right road to recovery and headed for a healthy future, which will result in the continued operation of Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland and Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Brookhaven promotes police sergeant to chief

1 month ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Brookhaven Council, during its March 3 meeting, voted 4-3 along party lines to promote Acting Police Chief Timothy Habich to full-time department leader. Republicans – Council President Terry Heller, Councilwoman Cherie Heller, and Councilmen George Pappas and David Duplicki – voted in favor of the action. Democrat Council members Janice Sawicki, Dan Burke, and Nora Fulvio opposed the move.
Nurses, elected officials, community want Crozer’s owners held accountable for health system’s erosion

1 month ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Local and state government officials joined with members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses (PASNAP), and employees of Crozer- Chester Medical Center last week in calling for state Attorney General Dave Sunday and local District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer to pursue formal charges against Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.
Chester gets new receiver; Doweary has resigned

1 month ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

Longtime Chester Receiver Michael Doweary, last week (March 13), resigned the position, notifying Rick Siger, the secretary of the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), that he was leaving effective July 1. Doweary resigned to become chief financial officer at York College of Pennsylvania. Siger appointed Vijay Kapoor, Doweary’s chief of staff for the past five years, to succeed him and if approved by the Commonwealth Court, he will begin on the same day.
Chester community rallies to support child left paralyzed in hit-and-run accident

1 month ago | myspiritnews.com | Loretta Rodgers

The Chester community gathered last Saturday at 9th and Tilghman sts. to march in support of eight-yearold Ny’Leek Ellison, who was hit by a car on Feb. 4 while getting off of a SEPTA bus after school. His mother, Anita Carrington, who was at the bus stop waiting for Ny’leek and his brother to arrive, witnessed the accident. Ny’Leek, who […]